The weight of the moment sank in and in that fleeting moment, I felt my body becoming immobile, as if time itself had come to a standstill. The sight of Logan in his sophisticated, sleek suit sent shivers down my spine.“Has he been following me?” I asked, my hands trembling as I held the car door, my breath billowing in the chilly air.My thoughts continued to plague me as I came face to face with that alluring yet slightly intimidating visage of my ex-husband. The mere sight of him sent a wave of emotions crashing over me, stirring up memories I had long buried.Logan couldn’t resist my allure, his desire blazing in his gaze on my body. I feel utterly restless right now. My heart beats out of my ribcage and my lungs feel suffocated by the sight and scent of him.Despite my efforts, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of panic creeping in.Taking a moment to gather myself, I calmed my racing thoughts and tried not to acknowledge his presence. Breathing steadily, I strolled to the other
Emily's POV“Who's the father of your child, Emily?” Logan asked again with a stoic expression on his face. Every color drained from my face and I gawked in disbelief at his audacity to ask about my son's father. He never cared to even listen to me when I was about to reveal the news of my pregnancy to him.Not just that, he was less bothered when he saw the blood on my thighs after Vivian pushed me. Instead of helping me, he went to her because he was so concerned about her.I would have had a miscarriage because of that incident but I was fortunate that my child survived. I recalled the emotional rollercoaster I had been on those years and I felt the corner of my eyes burn with tears.When I thought of how I was treated poorly those times, my quest and desire for vengeance rekindled.“Tell me, Emily. Who's the father of your son? Are you hiding something from me?” Logan asked, flicking his gaze between me and my son who was still engrossed in what he was watching in the car.He he
Emily’s POVMy lips bloomed into a smile as I gazed at my reflection dreamily. Letting out a deep sigh, I looked at myself in the mirror, acknowledging how beautiful I was in this crimson gown. I placed my hands around my tummy, exhaling deeply as I recalled what had transpired between me and Logan the day before. I’ve refused to pick calls from strange numbers since the day I received that unexpected call from Logan. I’m still baffled at how he got my number and I’ve tried my best to avoid him in every way I can.“You look beautiful, ma’am.” The voice pierced the silence, snatching me out of my reverie.A soft smile tugged at my lips as I spun around to stare at my personal maid, who had just walked in.She was in a black dress with a large white collar around her neck, a specific outfit for maids in the Gills Mansion.Her pretty amber eyes carefully scanned my outfit, and her sparkling white teeth showed through her warm smile.“Thanks, Kiara.” I mumbled, picking my black posh bag b
Emily's POV I clenched my fork tightly, panic bubbling within me as I traced Logan's movement. Vivian had her arms entwined in his, and she smiled warmly, with her eyes darting across every one in the restaurant. She was cladded in a short sheath dress with a V-cut that exposed her cleavages. The smile on my face faltered because I wasn't expecting to see them here – Not today of all days.I got so distracted staring at them even as the band continued their performance. The only thing I could hear was my heartbeat and not the sounds emanating from the band's instruments.Logan's deep brown eyes pierced into mine and my heart skipped at every step he took towards me.As if that wasn't enough, he turned to Vivian and proposed that they occupy the empty set of chairs beside us.“Thanks for taking me to such a lovely restaurant, Logan!” Vivian exclaimed, clinging onto Logan like a leech. Logan's eyes were fixed on me and he couldn't help but drool as my alluring appearance captivated hi
Emily's POVEnthusiasm lingered in the air and people's stares made my skin crawl. Their lips curled upwards and the majority of them held a phone in their hands, recording Collin as he proposed to me with a ring on his finger. Noise filled the background as people cheered me to accept the proposal. My hands shook badly as anxiety creeped through my veins. Truly, I wasn't expecting Collin to propose to me today so everything is still like a dream to me.I slipped my fingers into my wavy brunette hair, releasing cool breaths from my mouth as I tried to compose myself. I could feel my heart beat out of my ribcage and my lungs feel suffocated at the moment.“Emerald–” Collin's voice resounded, snatching me out of my thoughts. I turned to stare at his deep sea blue eyes which sparkled as it studied my reaction.I caught a quick glimpse at Logan and I caught him staring at me keenly, his intense eyes glinting with interest.A smirk tugged on my lips because I could see how concerned h
Emily's POV I yanked my hands off his grip, staring at him with so much contempt. My heart feels like it's being hammered as I marveled at his audacity to keep spying on me and feeling entitled to my time. Is he jealous because I agreed to Collins's proposal?. He better not be… “How many times have I told you not to approach me in this manner?” I spat, my voice tinged with venom. “Are you really happy getting married to Colin?” He asked, his face as calm as the surface of the lake. His deep brown eyes searched my face, weighing the truth in my eyes. “Tell me, Emily. Are you truly happy getting married to him?” His statement fueled the rage in me and when I couldn't hold it anymore, I retaliated by pushing him off me. “You have no right to ask me such a question, Logan! You have no right to question my plans and intentions. If my intention is to get married to Collin, I don't see why you should feel so bothered about it.” I snapped at him, my voice raising an octave
Logan's POVAs I entered the office, the buzz of conversations came to a sudden half, and all eyes turned to me. Straightening my suit, I swept my gaze across every face as I strolled further, with my shoes clacking on the polished tiles. Taking a deep breath, I entered the boardroom, ready to start the meeting. As I stood in front of the projector, I glanced at the wall clock whose ticking sound was the only noise breaking the solitude.“Sir. Here are the reports of the last meeting.” My secretary, Taylor, said, handing me a file. Taking the papers from her, I skimmed through them as I flipped through the pages.Heaving a deep sigh, I returned it to her and motioned for her to leave.She returned back to her seat and I looked up to face the other members.“So, in our last meeting, we discussed our new projects, and we talked about how we can promote our fashion brand and work on other cloth designs as well, didn't we?”I began, my voice firm but steady.“Yes sir!” They chorused in
Logan's POVI sat glued to my office chair, tapping my fingers gently on the table as I reflected on the day's activities. I reclined my body serenely on the chair, my lips conforming into a thin line with my fingers pressing into my temple. Every one of my thoughts was still on Emily… It's like she's consumed every corner in my mind and I couldn't avoid replaying our past encounters and the unresolved tension that clung between us.My eyes scanned the space, taking in the intricate details of the decor that adorned the walls, yet amidst the grandeur was a noticeable absence. As I sat there in my chair, my heart sank, overwhelmed with heaviness. The office felt silent for a long moment. The only sound was the ticking of the clock on the wall.A loud knock followed, and I mumbled the word ‘“Come in.” My eyes traveled to the door, and it settled on a 6’7 figure in a dark raven suit with spiky blonde hair. It was Paul, and he greeted me before walking towards me, his shoes clapping the
Logan's POV “How dare you come in and yell at me!!” I spat, frustration bubbling within meVivian rolled her eyes, her lips twitching. She returned her gaze to me and spat, “Why won't I yell?! All I needed was your support, yet you failed to provide it. Is that too much to ask for?” “Are you so blind to see everything that is going on?” I snapped back but she never budged. She crossed her arm, softly tapping her feet on the floor.“I told you about my plans. I told you I was interested in becoming a jeweler. Cecile is ready to help me with my dreams but I need your financial support. With that karate of gold, I could use it to craft some jewelries and —-”“--- Do not tell me that, Vivian. Do not ever bring up a conversation about your interest in being a jeweler. That isn't your field, plus, I supported you the last time in your business. You're a fashion designer, you design clothes and I ensured I helped you connect with clients and even provided enough machines and employees. Wha
Logan's POV I reclined visibly on the sofa, my gaze fixed on the screen of my laptop. I needed to send some email to some foreign brands who informed me about a collaboration with my company after a recent advert was made.After sipping my coffee, I went through my emails and I was shocked to see a follow-up email from them stating that they're no longer interested in collaborating with me“Fuck! No.. no way! This can't be happening!!” I bawled, my voice filled with frustration.My fingers danced on the keyboard, my heart dropping to my stomach as sadness engulfed me.“What could have caused this? Why are they suddenly not interested? This is not a good sign… oh no..” I mumbled, trying to calm myself down but I couldn't.I wasn't expecting this news at all. Not when I already have high expectations after their first approach to collaborate with meMy eyes hovered over the details. I wore my glass as I read the letter they sent.“Blah blah blah… after further review and internal disc
As the server brought their drinks, he mistakenly knocked one of the bottles, causing the content to spill on Vivian's dress. She hurriedly got on her feet, her face clouded in rage.“Are you insane! Are you blind! Don't you have eyes?” She growled at the server.“I'm - I'm sorry, ma'am,” The young man apologised with a trembled voice..“Will your stupid apologies fix this mess?! You just ruined my outfit! Do you know how much I got?!” She yelled, her voice getting the attention of a few others at the hall.Cecile glanced around. When she noticed that all eyes were on Vivian, she nudged her a bit and whispered the words “Calm down,” to her“No, I won't calm down! This maniac here has ruined my dress. Look at the smudges of the wine on it! Look at the stain!” She replied, puffing angrily.“I'm really Sorry, ma'am. I never meant to do this to your dress!” The man apologised but Vivian ended up slapping him.A loud gasp erupted from the audience. They didn't anticipate that she would get
Author's POV After the auction event, Emily, being a famous jeweler and a celebrity was given special accolades and awards. Cecile became jealous because she never received any praise or awards. Vivian clenched her fist, her face coated with disappointment She stared at Emily with disgust as if she was the source of her problem.“I'm sure she's happy now. She's the limelight of the event. She's receiving more attention so she must be so full of herself..” Cecile mumbled, taking a glass of cocktail to her lips.“I never got to win the karat of gold. I came here mostly because of it. That fool- she's always taking everything I want. The last time was the hope diamond and now this!” Vivian blurted, anger flaring in her voice.“I thought you had up to that amount, Vivian. Why would you bid something when you don't have the funds for You've just embarrassed yourself and now, and that alone just gave Emily the chance to get more praises. Anyone who's able to bid for the expensive item
Emily's POVVivian sashayed as she passed in front of us.. She held her bag high in the air, trying to flaunt it at our face. It had the emblem of the prestigious designer bag on it. Hérmes.Kate scoffed while I rolled my eyes, unimpressed. She's always using every means to show how wealthy she was. “What a show off!” Kate snorted and mumbled under her breath. “We all know she's only depending on Logan's wealth. And we all know he's finally unstable at the moment due to his company's awful state. Why the show off!”“She's such a fool! Are you minding her?” I scoffed, taking my gaze away from her to the Emcee..The auctioneer arrived at the stage and in no time, some highly exclusive items were arranged on the stage, each of them captivating and unique in their own way. There were– Luxury watches, Diamond jewelry, Rare coins, Original artwork, rare books, electronics, travel packages and a Karat Of gold.I needed to give that gold to my father. I have plans on making jewellery for hi
Emily's POV I gripped my purse tightly when the car came to a halt at the parking lot where other luxurious cars were parked. Kate and I took our gazes at the tinted window, staring at people walking in graciously in classy attires.“We're there, ma'am,” Miles, the bodyguard, announced, his deep polished voice carrying through the air.I nodded, and alighted from the car along with Kate who wouldn't stop staring at people as they chuckled and conversed with one another. The air was charged with enthusiasm, and the weather was perfect, with the sun casting a warm glow on everyone's faces.“I have a feeling we're going to have a lot of fun at today's charity gala, Emerald,” Kate whispered, brushing her hair with her finger, trying to smoothen it.“And you are right, Kate. I'm going to do all I can to ensure I enjoy today's event.. it's been long since we went on an event, you know,” “Yeah. Why don't we go in? I can't withstand the heat of the sun,”. Kate said, yielding her face with
Emily's POV “Goodbye, mommy!” Carl exclaimed, waving at me with a bright smile on his face. I walked towards him and planted a kiss on his forehead, brushing his spiky brown hair with my fingers.“Goodbye, Carl. Enjoy your day at school!” I whispered to him, watching him scurry off to meet the other kids in the school bus. I stood upright and clasped my clammy hands together, watching the bus till it drove out of sight. Brenda approached me and handed my phone to me.“Ma'am. Your phone is ringing,” She mumbled, stretching her hand to give it to me.I took it from her, my eyes hovering over the screen to check the caller ID.“Kate…” I whispered, a smile on my face. After picking the call, I brought the phone to my ear.“Good morning, Kate.” I greeted, walking back into the mansion with Brenda trailing behind me“Morning, Emerald. Don't forget, we have an event to attend. I'm so prepared. Are you?” She asked, teasingly.A smile curled at my lips as I swept a gaze around my body. I bur
Collin’s POV I tried reaching Emerald for the umpteenth time, but all I got was the same robotic voice on her cell phone: “The number you’ve dialed is not reachable at the moment. Please try again later.”A deep sigh of exhaustion escaped my lips as I tossed the phone on my sofa. My stomach bubbles with frustration as I clench my fist. Gritting my teeth, I banged my fist on the wall and growled.“What have I done? What the fuck have I done?. I - I failed you, Emerald. I'm at fault for everything that happened between us,.now I see why you haven’t been picking my calls.”Those words rolled out of my tongue with tears stinging my eyeballs. Bringing my hand upward, I brushed my fingers into my hair and sighed once again.“I’m at fault for everything that happened.. I should have just told her the truth back then. I recalled when Colin had told me to make her aware of my involvement in the Mafia but I had refused. I should have told her since..” I walked into the kitchen and placed my h
Emily's POV My fingers danced across the keyboard as I kept searching for any information relating to the Salvatore's Protection Services. I took a deep breath as my gazed at the screen, reading the every lines and every details with keen interestWhile scrolling through the information, an article got my attention. It was news from a local business journal that highlighted Colin's humanitarian efforts..My gaze settled on the caption under a photo which says: “Colln, CEO of CSquare’s enterprise is with Salvatore's Protection service team at the charity gala.I sulked in a breath and my gaze went to the man standing beside Collin in a navy suit. I knew I'd seen him somewhere before. Now, I remember – He's one of the men I saw with Lorenzo at the Sydney café I clicked on the image to zoom in closer so I could take a good view of his face. According to the article, Salvador's protection services had provided security for the eventI reclined on the chair, my mind racing with variou